The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
I've been away for every day and every fucking night,
I've seen your eyes, I've seen your eyes,
I've seen your eyes for every day and every fucking night,
And with every city, it gets harder
You've got a mouth like a razor-blade, it cuts so deep,
So kiss my wrists and my neck, give me eternal sleep
You say, you say, I'm only a phone call away
But for me, this distance is decay
So line my throat with lipstick, and leave my blood for flies,
I'll gurgle the blues under a sea of lies
Before you take me to the sea, let me kiss the bride
Before you take me to the sea, let me kiss the bride
Now take my body to the shore and I'll wait for the tide
Now take my body to the shore and I'll wait for the tide
I will always love you!
But I need pills to sleep
I have always failed you!
So throw away my memories
Move!
I will always love you!
But I need pills to sleep
I have always failed you!
So throw away my memories
Throw away, away
So throw away my memories
Throw them all away
I've seen your eyes, I've seen your eyes,
I've seen your eyes for every day and every fucking night,
And with every city, it gets harder
You've got a mouth like a razor-blade, it cuts so deep,
So kiss my wrists and my neck, give me eternal sleep
You say, you say, I'm only a phone call away
But for me, this distance is decay
So line my throat with lipstick, and leave my blood for flies,
I'll gurgle the blues under a sea of lies
Before you take me to the sea, let me kiss the bride
Before you take me to the sea, let me kiss the bride
Now take my body to the shore and I'll wait for the tide
Now take my body to the shore and I'll wait for the tide
I will always love you!
But I need pills to sleep
I have always failed you!
So throw away my memories
Move!
I will always love you!
But I need pills to sleep
I have always failed you!
So throw away my memories
Throw away, away
So throw away my memories
Throw them all away
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i agree, its bout being on tour and being in a relationship at the same time "You say, you say, I'm only a phone call away. But for me, this distance is decay." i think that the song is pretty clear :)
Gnarly ass breakdown, PERIOD! '..MOVE!'
one of my favorite songs off the album.
chyeahh. :)
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When I saw them live Oli said that this song was about chylamidia
oli said that this song was written about a girl he couldnt have
The question is- How is there a girl on this earth Oli couldn't have? Srsly.
^ Rofl. True.
does anyone know what "ill gurgle the blues under a sea of lies." Good line, i just am not sure how to interpet it so help would be thx
i think it means something along the lines of Oli is hiding his feelings from the girl? or maybe he is emotionally numb from her lying to him so much?<br /> <br /> i dont really know but i love these guys
i think it means something along the lines of Oli is hiding his feelings from the girl? or maybe he is emotionally numb from her lying to him so much?<br /> <br /> i dont really know but i love these guys
Considering they talk about pills in this song, it may be a reference to Oxycodone.
Long distance relationship gone bad?
ahha yes i will be seeing these loooovely people tomorrow!! i will always love you too hope to god that they play this :D xxxx
LMAO it does make sense if it is about chlamydia "You gotta mouth like a razor-blade, it cuts so deep. So kiss my wrists my neck and give me eternal sleep."
haha
if you would pay attention to the lyrics the song is clearly about being on tour "I've been away for every day and every fucking night." "And with every city, it gets harder."